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The United Nations Information Service Geneva covers a range of activities taking place at the United Nations Office at Geneva, from meeting of the Human Rights Council and peace talks to other major conferences and events. Accredited journalists can participate in bi-weekly briefings chaired by the UN Geneva spokesperson and attended by the spokespeople of UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies based in Geneva. Correspondents also have access to scheduled press conferences, stakeouts and background briefings on an almost daily basis.

The UN Information Service also regularly issues press releases and meeting summaries of major meetings happening in Geneva, including the sessions of the Human Rights Council, the human rights committees, and the Conference on Disarmament. Facilities for the media include free or rented workspaces and access to radio and television studios and services, upon availability. 

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Today's Press Conferences

Human Rights Council - Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel

Launch of the Commission of Inquiry’s latest report
  • Navi Pillay, Chair of the Commission
  • Chris Sidoti, Commissioner

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Human Rights Council – Special Procedures

Impact of unilateral coercive measures on economic, labour and social rights
  • Alena Douhan, UN Special Rapporteur on the negative impact of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of human rights

WMO Press Conference

State of Global Water Resources Report 2024
  • Celeste Saulo, WMO Secretary-General
  • Stefan Uhlenbrook, WMO Director of Hydrology, Water and Cryosphere Division
  • Sulagna Mishra, WMO Scientific Officer

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OHCHR Press Conference

Situation of human rights in the Russian Federation
  • Mariana Katzarova, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation

HRC - The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

Launch of FFM Venezuela’s latest report to the Human Rights Council
  • Marta Valiñas, Chair of the Fact-Finding Mission)
  • Francisco Cox Vial, Expert Member of the Fact-Finding Mission)
  • Patricia Tappatá Valdez, Expert Member of the Fact-Finding Mission)   

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UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

 Alessandra Vellucci, Director of the United Nations Information Service in Geneva, chaired a hybrid press briefing, which was attended by the representatives and spokespersons of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the International Organization for Migration.Worsening malnutrition…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Welcome Chile’s Efforts to Promote Work-Life Balance, Raise Questions on Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Land and Access to Safe Drinking Water

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the fifth periodic report of Chile under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming Chile’s efforts to promote work-life balance, while raising…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Michele Zaccheo, Chief, UNTV, Radio and Webcast Section, United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, which was attended by spokespersons and representatives from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Welcome Colombia’s Recognition of Care as a Fundamental Right, Raise Questions on Murders of Human Rights Defenders and Addressing Challenges in Education

 The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of Colombia under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, with Committee Experts welcoming the State’s legislative progress relating to the national…
Meeting Summaries

Experts of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Commend Russian Federation on Efforts to Alleviate Poverty, Raise Concerns about Occupational Safety and Reported Rights Violations in Occupied Ukrainian Territories

The Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today concluded its review of the seventh periodic report of the Russian Federation under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.  Committee Experts praised the State’s efforts to alleviate poverty, while…
Presentation of Credentials

New Permanent Representative of Bhutan Presents Credentials to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Tshering Lhadn, the new Permanent Representative of Bhutan to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her credentials to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to her appointment to Geneva, Ms. Lhadn had been serving as Director of the…
UN Geneva Press Briefing

UN GENEVA PRESS BRIEFING

Alessandra Vellucci of the United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva, chaired the hybrid briefing, attended by spokespersons and representatives of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Health Organization, UN Women, the International…
Presentation of Credentials

New Permanent Observer of European Union Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Deike Potzel, the new Permanent Observer of the European Union to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented her letter of nomination to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to her appointment to Geneva, Ms. Potzel, who is German, had been…
Presentation of Credentials

New Permanent Observer of the African Union Presents Letter of Nomination to the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva

Girma Amente, the new Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations Office at Geneva, today presented his letter of nomination to Tatiana Valovaya, the Director-General of the United Nations Office at Geneva.Prior to his appointment to Geneva, Mr. Amente served as Minister of…
Meeting Summaries

Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Opens Seventy-Eighth Session

Elects Preeti Saran as New ChairpersonThe Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights today opened its seventy-eighth session in Geneva.  The Committee adopted its agenda and programme of work for the session, during which it is scheduled to review the reports of Chile, Colombia, Lao…

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